Spring is here and this is the time of the year when shorts, t-shirts and bathing suits come out of the closet. Time to shed the winter clothes and for some those pounds that may have been put on lying on the couch eating bon-bons the past few months.
For those who are going to try to get in shape in a weekend, forget it. Fitness does not happen overnight and it takes time for your body to adjust to the training. You want to ease into a new fitness program so that your body will work with you. Here's some suggestions to ease into a fitness program:
~ To strengthen your heart you need to get some cardio in. Begin walking at a nice brisk pace for about a mile. As time passes add time, intensity or duration. To lose weight you want to walk longer. The longer you do cardio the more fat you will burn. Eventually add a slow jog.
~ For strength training, start with 2-3 pound weights, hitting all of the major muscles groups. You can use the weights while walking and get a full body workout in an hour or so. You will feel so much better.
Remember, if you over-train your body will let you know and while feeling sore is fine, pain is not! Get out there and begin to move your body and eat for your health!
Hugs,
Debra
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